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Project-based mentorship

Learn on Projects

Go beyond theory and build a production-ready portfolio through mentored, independent projects — every specialised track anchored to a real-world Sustainable Development Goal. Tackle real engineering challenges with seasoned professionals and turn your technical mastery into measurable impact.

Free to apply · pay only after you're accepted

Learn on Projects — Akili Za Kesho

Real projects · real mentors

Build something that matters, one-on-one with a mentor.

Tracks to Master

17 tracks

Each track is mentor-paced and anchored to a real Sustainable Development Goal. Apply to any one below — your choice is carried straight into the application.

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Rouraka Simulation & Modeling

Master simulation and modeling by building an AI/VR prototype for a real community or environmental challenge, one-on-one with a mentor.

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Cyber Security & Operations

Master cybersecurity by securing a live system for a partner organisation, mentored through real hardening and incident-response work.

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Data Analysis & Analytics

Master data analytics by turning a partner's real dataset into a decision-ready insights report, mentored end-to-end.

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Data Migration & Visualisation

Master data migration and visualisation by modernising a real dataset pipeline and presenting it through a live dashboard.

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Software Development & Deployment

Master software development by building and deploying a real application that serves a genuine community or partner need.

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Software Testing & Maintenance

Master software quality by testing and maintaining a live codebase, mentored on professional QA practice.

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Hybrid Mobile Apps Development

Master mobile development by designing and shipping a cross-platform app addressing a real local need.

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Machine Learning & AI

Master machine learning by training and deploying a model against a real dataset tied to a community or environmental problem.

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Project Management

Master project management by planning and delivering a real mentored project from kickoff to handover.

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Grants Writing & Acquisition

Master grant writing by researching funders and drafting a submission-ready proposal for a real initiative, mentored by a practitioner.

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IoT & Sensors Programming

Master IoT by building a working sensor-based prototype that collects live data on a real environmental or community challenge.

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Website Development & Deployment

Master web development by designing, building, and launching a live website for a real partner or cause.

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DevOps (CI/CD, IAC, GitHub)

Master DevOps by setting up a real CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure-as-code workflow, mentored by a practicing engineer.

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Photography & Videography

Master photography and videography by producing a real visual campaign for a partner organisation, mentored on craft and delivery.

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Video Editing for YouTube & TikTok

Master short-form and long-form editing by producing and publishing real content for a live YouTube or TikTok channel.

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Media Production & Podcasting

Master media production by planning, recording, and publishing a real podcast or media series, mentored start to finish.

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Other

Have a different area you want to master by doing? Tell us in your application and we'll match you with a mentor.

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